Brake Systems Engineer — Lead Design & Delivery

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Chassis Brakes Engineer to drive the design and packaging of foundation brake systems and components, ensuring overall system performance, cost, and quality. The role requires leading component and system design, validating key brake requirements, and coordinating with interfacing organizations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering (ME or EE) with strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, and is able to travel to Ford plants and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (ME or EE) required; graduate degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, self-starter, with drive for results.
• Project management: big-picture + detailed administration.
• Strong oral and written communication for team leadership and reviews.
• Able to work in unfamiliar and unstructured situations.
• Computer-literate; proficiency in MS Office and CAD exposure (Catia/Teamcenter).
• Experience in functional engineering; automotive/chassis experience preferred.
• Proven performance track record in prior roles.
• Familiarity with DVP&4R, DFMEA, 8D, Process Controls, Reliability, System Eng.
• Willingness to travel to Ford plants and supplier sites during projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and package components; ensure overall system performance, cost, and quality.
• Lead component and system design and development; validate and sign off key brake requirements.
• Manage supplier delivery and performance.
• Represent brake engineering to interfacing organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Travel availability

CAD exposure

MS Office

Automotive/chassis knowledge

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ME or EE)

Graduate degree in Engineering (ME or EE)

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

MS Office

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Chassis Brakes Engineer to drive the design and packaging of foundation brake systems and components, ensuring overall system performance, cost, and quality. The role requires leading component and system design, validating key brake requirements, and coordinating with interfacing organizations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering (ME or EE) with strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, and is able to travel to Ford plants and